Tourism Monitors Programme 2026/27: Department of Tourism and SANParks are seeking unemployed youth aged 18–35 across South Africa. Matric required. R200/day stipend. Apply by 30 September 2026.
The Department of Tourism and South African National Parks (SANParks) are inviting unemployed young South Africans to apply for the Tourism Monitors Programme 2026/27.
The programme offers a 12 – month opportunity for young people interested in various fields like tourism, hospitality, travel and the environment, with a stipend of R200 per day for up to 23 working days per month.
Tourism Monitors Programme 2026/27
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | Tourism Monitors Programme 2026/27 |
| Organisations | Department of Tourism & SANParks |
| Duration | 12 Months |
| Stipend | R200 per day |
| Age | 18 – 35 years |
| Minimum qualification | Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent |
| Employment status | Unemployed youth |
| Closing date | 30 September 2026 at 23:59 |
| Application platform | SA Youth – sayouth.mobi |
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Have a Matric / Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
- Have a passion for travel, tourism and hospitality.
- Be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.
- Be able to arrange reliable transport to and from work where required.
- Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Previous participants of the Tourism Monitors Programme are not eligible to apply.
What Documents Are Required?
Applicants should prepare:
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Certified copies of qualifications.
- Proof of residence, such as a municipal bill or letter from a tribal authority.
Important: Applications with missing required documents will not be considered.
Participating Sites
Successful participants will be placed with host employers within their nearest home towns.
Eastern Cape
- Tsitsikama National Park
- Addo Elephant National Park
- Camdeboo National Park
- Mountain Zebra National Park
Free State
- Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Gauteng
- Groenkloof National Park
Limpopo
- Mapungubwe National Park
- Marakele National Park
- Kruger National Park – Nxanetseni Region
Mpumalanga
- Kruger National Park – Marula Region
Western Cape
- Knysna National Park
- Wilderness National Park
- Agulhas National Park
- West Coast National Park
- Bontebok National Park
- Table Mountain Boulders
- Table Mountain Kloofneck
- Table Mountain Cape Point
- Table Mountain Washhouse
- Table Mountain Newlands
- Table Mountain Tokai
- Table Mountain Silvermine
- Karoo National Park
Northern Cape
- Tankwa Karoo National Park
- Augrabies National Park
- Kgalagadi National Park
- Mokala National Park
- Richtersveld National Park
- Namaqua National Park
Selection Process
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed and may be required to complete a timed fitness assessment, which includes:
- 2.4 km run
- 25 push-ups and/or 25 sit-ups
Successful candidates must also pass:
- A medical fitness assessment.
- A criminal record check.
- Requirements necessary to perform duties at SANParks.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. According to the advert, applicants who do not receive a response within two weeks after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
How to Apply
Applications are made through SA Youth.
- Visit sayouth.mobi.
- Register if you don’t already have an account.
- Log in if you are already registered.
- Search for “Internship” in the search box if the opportunity does not automatically appear.
- Look for opportunities based on your address and apply for the Tourism Monitors opportunity.
The advert states that SA Youth registration is free and does not require data.
For assistance, applicants can contact SA Youth on 0800 72 72 72, Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 16:30.
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We are not involved in the recruitment or selection process and do not charge any fees for applications. Information contained in this article is based on details supplied by the employer and should be verified through official recruitment channels before applying.
This article is based on information provided in the official Department of Tourism vacancy advertisement. Our editorial team reviews and summarizes opportunity details to make them easier to understand, while striving to maintain accuracy.
Transparency Disclosure:
- Source: Official employer job advertisement
- Content Type: Opportunity Listing
- Last Reviewed: September 2026
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